Now available: a rare opportunity to own an iconic piece of Midland’s architectural legacy. Designed in 1959 by Francis “Red” Warner, a protégé of Alden B. Dow and an admirer of Frank Lloyd Wright, The Giering House is a stunning example of mid-century design in dialogue with nature. Nestled on a serene, tree-filled lot that backs directly to Valley Park, this 3,298 square foot home was built to bring the outdoors in while honoring the beauty of simplicity. Warner’s design ethos is felt throughout: warm Douglas fir beams, knotty pine ceilings, clerestory windows, and a central brick fireplace that serves as both visual anchor and gathering place. A compressed, intimate entryway opens to soaring volumes in the main living area, one of Warner’s signature spatial moves. Custom built-ins provide both form and function, while walls of glass and strategic overhangs demonstrate his early commitment to passive solar design. The layout includes five bedrooms, two full bathrooms, and a half bath, offering generous space for living and entertaining. A private patio off the primary suite opens directly to sweeping views of Valley Park, one of Midland’s most beloved neighborhood greens. More than a home, the Giering House is a work of art, designed for those who believe that how we live is just as important as where we live. With its timeless design, rich architectural lineage, and park-like setting, it offers an opportunity to not just admire Mid-Century Modern architecture, but to live fully within it.
Pending
$650,000
3900 Valley Dr, Midland, MI 48640
5beds
3,298sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1959
0.69 Acres Lot
$631,200 Zestimate®
$197/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Central brick fireplaceCustom built-insKnotty pine ceilingsWarm douglas fir beamsSerene tree-filled lotClerestory windowsWalls of glass
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Listing updated: July 13, 2025 at 10:10am
Listed by:
Travis Fader 989-492-6378,
Modern Realty 989-486-9770
Source: MiRealSource,MLS#: 50178599
Originating MLS: Saginaw Board of REALTORS

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 5
Rooms
- Room types: Den/Study/Lib, Family Room, Laundry, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Dining Room
Bedroom 1
- Level: Main
- Area: 230
- Dimensions: 23 x 10
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 168
- Dimensions: 12 x 14
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Area: 168
- Dimensions: 12 x 14
Bedroom 4
- Level: Main
- Area: 168
- Dimensions: 12 x 14
Bedroom 5
- Level: Main
- Area: 168
- Dimensions: 12 x 14
Bathroom 1
- Level: Main
- Area: 60
- Dimensions: 12 x 5
Bathroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 30
- Dimensions: 6 x 5
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 208
- Dimensions: 16 x 13
Family room
- Level: Main
- Area: 380
- Dimensions: 19 x 20
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 216
- Dimensions: 27 x 8
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 450
- Dimensions: 25 x 18
Heating
- Boiler, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: First Floor Laundry, Main Level
Features
- Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Dining Room, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,298
- Total interior livable area: 3,298 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,298
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2.5
- Parking features: Garage, Attached, Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage spaces: 2.5
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Lawn Sprinkler
- Waterfront features: None
- Frontage type: Road
- Frontage length: 138
Lot
- Size: 0.69 Acres
- Dimensions: 138 x 218
- Features: Sidewalks, Subdivision
Details
- Parcel number: 140860066
- Zoning description: Residential
- Special conditions: Private
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Slab
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1959
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sanitary
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Orchard
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Midland
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $197/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $472,600
- Annual tax amount: $9,615
- Date on market: 6/17/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
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